Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Ada, Alger, Waynesfield, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
CELINA- A 35-year-old Lima man linked to a string of car break-ins in several towns made an initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. [More]
MINSTER - The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating after a truck driver reportedly suffered chemical burns at the Dannon yogurt plant in Minster on Tuesday.
CELINA - Voter turnout was tremendous in Mercer and Auglaize counties for the high-stakes presidential election on Tuesday in which the area reinforced its status as a Republican stronghold, delivering a staggering 81-83% of the vote to Donald Trump.
MINSTER- Village administrator Don Harrod advised councilors that planning continues for the proposed recreational trail linking the village with Fort Loramie to the south.
CELINA- A 25-year-old Celina man appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Wednesday after allegedly biting his girlfriend's face during an argument in Celina over the weekend.
Two teams, both having reached the state finals in volleyball several times without having won the big trophy, will look to take that next step on Friday.
After getting their second win of the season over New Bremen to open the Division VII state football playoffs, St. Henry has another rematch game this week, and it will be a chance to avenge their last loss of the regular season.
